Bledsinn

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Bavarian

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Etymology

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Backformed from bledsinnig (stupid) in the 18th century. Equivalent to bled +‎ Sinn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈb̥leːd̥sin/, /ˈb̥le̞ːd̥sin/
  • Hyphenation: Bled‧sinn

Noun

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Bledsinn m (no plural)

  1. nonsense, rubbish
    • 1983, Annette Humpe, Joesi Prokopetz, Manfred Tauchen (lyrics and music), “Taxi”, in DÖF, performed by DÖF:
      Aber ich hab doch ganz deutlich gsogt: Hausnummer 43. / Wos hom S' gsogt? An Bledsinn hom S' gsogt!
      I clearly said: door number 43. / You said what? Nonsense is what you said!